Tag Archives: birds

Barred Owl

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Katherine

Wellie, a Barred Owl at The Raptors (PNWR) in the Cowichan Valley. Barred Owls (Strix varia) are also known as the Hoot Owl or Eight Hooter, and are sometimes erroneously called the Bard Owl.

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Bald Eagle

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Katherine

Manwe, one of the bald eagles at The Raptors in the Cowichan Valley

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The bird handler

Posted on December 29, 2017 by Katherine

A Peregrine Falcon with one of the handlers at The Raptors The fastest animal on the planet, Peregrines have been recorded diving at speeds over 300 km/h. These adaptable avian hunters are one of the most widespread species of bird … Continue reading →

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Peregrine Falcon

Posted on December 28, 2017 by Katherine

A Peregrine Falcon at The Raptors (PNWR) in the Cowichan Valley

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Birds, boats, and the beach

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Katherine

Birds, boats, and the beach – looking across the Salish Sea from Goose Spit

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Birds on the beach – Kye Bay

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Katherine

Gulls on the beach at Kye Bay – a lot of gulls…

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Cowichan River Estuary – Fall reflections

Posted on December 13, 2017 by Katherine

A moment in time at the Cowichan River Estuary – reflections of nature on the water, and a moment reflecting on the vanishing forest products industry.

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Cowichan Bay – Eagles

Posted on December 5, 2017 by Katherine

Eagles in a tree overlooking the Cowichan River estuary

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Whiskey Jack

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Katherine

My ski bin made a handy perch for a cheeky Whiskey Jack at Mount Washington

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Whiskey Jack

Posted on November 11, 2017 by Katherine

Whiskey Jacks, (Perisoreus canadensis), also known as the Gray Jay, Canada Jay, are rather bold little birds that have become habituated to humans offering them food, and they will land on your hand even if it is empty. Feeding Whiskey … Continue reading →

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